MAX VERSTAPPEN has set a new record of the most wins in an F1 season after a dominant victory at the Mexican Grand Prix.
The Dutch star charged to his 14th win this season as he finished in cruise control in Mexico City.
Lewis Hamilton finished second, though he was a long way behind the Red Bull ace.
Verstappen’s team-mate Sergio Perez was third to gain a podium place in his home race.
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All eyes turn to Brazil
In a race Lewis Hamilton showed his absolute best last year, will that be the location of his first win of the season?
The Sun will be here to take you through every lap!
Drivers onto the podium
One last massive cheer for Sergio Perez, who finished P3 in his home race.
Perez: “I gave my best”
“Overtaking is so difficult here.
“It’s a good podium in front of this crowd.”
Hamilton: “So much love for Mexico”
“I was so close in that first stint, but the Red Bull was just too fast.
“I’m not sure it was the right tyre in the end.”
Verstappen: “The Start helped me a lot”
“An incredible result, the pace of the car was really nice.
“We are definitely enjoying it, and will try to go for more.”
Ricciardo driver of the day
A pulsating final few laps for Ricciardo sees him finish P7 despite the 10 second penalty.
He has also been named driver of the day.
Russell secures fastest lap
A final lap effort from Russell sees Mercedes take the fastest lap point for the second week in a row.
Another P2 for Hamilton
Perez follows Hamilton to make it a podium in his home race!
MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS THE MEXICAN GRAND PRIX!
Russell pits for fastest lap
Can Mercedes grab an extra point with a fastest lap attempt?
Ricciardo flying
Despite the penalty, Ricciardo is on pace to finish P7!
A great effort from the honey badger!
No stops up top
No drivers at the front have pitted, despite Russell’s insistence of a stop.
Alonso is out!
VSC is deployed!
Alonso fading
Looks like there could be some damage for Alonso, and he is fading towards the places outside of the points.
Verstappen cruising to victory
It’s looking like another comfortable victory for the world champion, with the lead to Hamilton over 13seconds.
Ricciardo making big moves
With a 10second penalty on him for the collision with Tsunoda, he is now looking to overtake Ocon for 7th.
Really nice to see for the McLaren driver, who is currently without a seat for next year.
10 laps to go
With 10 laps to go, it looks as if there’s not much the Mercedes’ can do to catch their respective Red Bulls.
Perez approaching DRS range
It could be problem time for Hamilton…
Mercedes convinced of Red Bull drop off
The radio message to Hamilton suggest that they still believe they’re in the right tyres to catch their own Red Bull in front of them.
Tsunoda out the race
The collision has left Tsunoda unable to continue, and he is the first driver to retire today.
Colission between Tsunoda and Ricciardo
The McLaren was looking for the overtake and it seemed like he got the job done illegally, as Tsunoda goes off the track.
Race waiting to burst into life
With 20 laps to go, we’re still waiting for the big moments in this race.
Can Perez channel the energy of the home crowd and push Hamilton for P2?
Russell gaining on Perez
It looks as if Russell has adapted to these tyres better than Hamilton, and he’ll be encouraged that Perez is not exactly pushing his teammate for P2.
Bottas making moves
Both Ocon and Bottas overtake Zhou, who is yet to pit.
A nice exit sees the former Mercedes driver stay in touch with the Frenchman for P8.
Lovely overtake from Ocon
Every point is crucial in the midfield, and Ocon moves into the points with an overtake on Bottas.
Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk
